Hurricanes

• Tune in to your EAS radio station.
• Check emergency supplies.
• Bring in or secure outdoor equipment and furniture.
• Fill clean or sanitized containers with drinking water.
• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings; avoid frequent opening in the event of a power failure.
• Move valuables to upper floors.
• Stay indoors away from windows and doors.
• Close windows and doors.
• Avoid elevators in the event of a power failure.
• Keep flashlight and extra batteries handy.
• If power goes out, turn off appliances and electronics.
• Continue to listen to your EAS radio station.
• Be prepared to evacuate.

More Information

For more in-depth information, please visit the Disaster Services section of the American Red Cross website, www.redcross.org, or the Hazards section of the FEMA website.